1 “Just Dance” California's Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework, Volume 2 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Outcomes Understand and utilize the structure and features of the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF), Volume 2, dance strand Understand and utilize the structure and features of the Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF), Volume 2, dance strand Become aware of integration opportunities between Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the Preschool Learning Foundations Utilize strategies identified for dual language learners Utilize identified strategies for children with special needs 2

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) Early Learning Development System Start Here 3

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) Two California Department of Education Resources 4

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) What are the visual and performing arts? ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Warm-Up! PCF, Vol. 2, p. 104 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

7 Why do you move?Why do you move? When is your favorite time to dance?When is your favorite time to dance? How do you feel when you dance?How do you feel when you dance? Why do you move?Why do you move? When is your favorite time to dance?When is your favorite time to dance? How do you feel when you dance?How do you feel when you dance? Children move naturally – they move to get around, to express a thought or feeling, and they move because moving is joyful and comforting. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 101 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Foundations At 48 and 60 months After 1st and 2nd year of preschool High-quality program With appropriate support ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Foundations Map 9 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Dance through the Foundations Directions: Find the envelope labeled “Dance through the Foundations.”Find the envelope labeled “Dance through the Foundations.” Pass out the 3 x 5 cards to each tablemate.Pass out the 3 x 5 cards to each tablemate. Individually, or in groups, look up each quote or statement on the 3 x 5 cards in the PLF (Vol. 2).Individually, or in groups, look up each quote or statement on the 3 x 5 cards in the PLF (Vol. 2). Determine if the card is true for younger preschools (about 48months), older preschoolers (about 60 months), or both older and younger preschoolers.Determine if the card is true for younger preschools (about 48months), older preschoolers (about 60 months), or both older and younger preschoolers. Be ready to share your “dancing” thoughts with the group.Be ready to share your “dancing” thoughts with the group. Younger Preschoolers Older Preschoolers 10

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) What do each of the substrands mean? FoundationSubstrandSubstrand Definition 48 months 60 months Notice, Respond, and Engage Notice, interact, and be interested in 48 months 60 months Develop Skills Learn the basic skills of performing, inventing, and creating, such as using a paintbrush 48 months 60 months Create, Invent, and Express Use skills to participate, express, invent, and create 11

Environments The challenge for the teacher is to produce complexity and variation in environments. PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Framework Strategies Developmentally appropriateDevelopmentally appropriate Reflective and intentionalReflective and intentional Individually and culturally meaningfulIndividually and culturally meaningful InclusiveInclusive ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Accommodations When a child is not able to walk independently, dance can be accomplished through movement of the body. PLF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Children will follow the teacher’s willingness to explore. PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Individually and culturally meaningful: Playground Hand Rhythms Down, down, baby Down, down the roller coaster Sweet, sweet, baby I'll never let you go Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop Shimmy, shimmy pow Shimmy, shimmy cocoa pop Shimmy, shimmy pow Grandma, grandma sick in bed She called the doctor and the doctor said Let's get the rhythm of the head, ding dong Let's get the rhythm of the hands Let's get the rhythm of the feet Let's get the rhythm of the hot dog (place hands on hips and twirl) Put it all together and what do you get? ………………………. Put it all backwards and what do you get? ………………………. 16

Teach rhythm using traditional movement games. 17 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

The arts reinforce the integrated nature of learning The arts reinforce the integrated nature of learning. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 44 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Integrate dance with literacy development. PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Dancing into Mathematics 20

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) The Emotional Benefits of Dance 1.Read the research highlight 2.Complete the handout with your elbow partner 3.Share your “dancing” thoughts 21

Use dance to communicate feelings. PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Use Children's Prior knowledge PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Provide costumes and music to inspire improvisational movement. PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Draw on children’s interests in dance making. PCF, Vol. 2, p. 107 Does this dancing look like it interests the children?Does this dancing look like it interests the children? Does this dance look as though the children feel it is theirs?Does this dance look as though the children feel it is theirs? ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) 25

Research indicates: Increased self-esteem Enhanced motor awareness, coordination, and balance Improved confidence in movement PLF, Vol. 2, p. 26 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) 26

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) Elements of Dance 27

Second Look: Developing Skills and Elements of Dance 28 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

What themes have you noticed today? 29 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Teachers must intentionally : Involve all children as active participantsInvolve all children as active participants Plan based on various development stagesPlan based on various development stages PCF, Vol. 2, p. 105 PCF, Vol. 2, p ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Developmentally and culturally appropriate movement programs are designed so that all children are active participants. PCF, Vol. 2, p

©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014) Remember the Dance Steps Involve Children Integrate with other Domains Make it Joyful 32 ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)

Into the Classroom 1.At your table, read and discuss Ms. Becky’s classroom vignette. 2.Brainstorm two ways Ms. Becky used her student's interest in dance to increase vocabulary and or self-regulation. 3.Record ideas and focus areas on chart paper. 4.Choose a reporter to share-out ideas with the whole group. 33

Thank you for coming; you have earned a rest! ©2014 California Department of Education (CDE) with the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN). (05/2014)